The Victoria H. Myhren Gallery at the University of Denver is pleased to present the “2011 BFA Senior Exhibition.” This annual offering features works by students graduating from the DU School of Art & Art History (SAAH) studio arts and electronic media arts and design (eMAD) programs. Participating BFA students are: Taylor Arns, Megan Sullivan,...
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Karady Opening a Success
We had a great showing last Thursday evening for our current show, “In Country: Soldiers’ Stories from Iraq and Afghanistan.” (Image: Former Specialist Shelby Webster with Children © Jennifer Karady) Shelby was at the opening as well, and we were lucky enough to hear her talk about...
Jennifer Karady: In Country
Jennifer Karady: In Country: Soldiers’ Stories consists of twelve large-scale 48 x 48 inch color photographs accompanied by a short synopsis of the veteran’s story written in his or her own words. Each work is initiated by an extensive interview process with the soldier, followed by a collaboration in which the veteran reenacts a chosen...
A Closer Look at “In Country”
Working with veterans recently returned from the two wars in the Middle East, photographer Jennifer Karady’s work focus on traumatic memories of soldiers, and their difficulty in returning to the normalcy of civilian life. The depictions of these memories are often quite at odds with the banalities of everyday life. The jarring contradictions in setting...
From Warhol to Karady
We’ve had two busy, Warhol-filled months here at the gallery. The show was a big success, and we had many visitors come in daily. The reviews were positive, and the film screenings and lectures generated tons of interest in the community! Warhol has come to an end though – and now it’s time for another...
All about Andy
(Andy Close, 1983) Did you know? …some fun facts about Andy Warhol. In the mid-1960s, Andy is said to have spray-painted his wig silver. Andy had to wear a surgical corset for much of his life after he was shot in the stomach in 1968. In 1980, Andy had an audience with Pope John Paul II...